Bellevue City Council has unanimously voted to support seven affordable housing projects on the Eastside and fund four other projects through its Housing Stability Program. The projects will create or preserve over 800 units of affordable housing through the 2022 Housing Trust Fund, with a total investment of $7.6 million […]
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Mixed-Use Project on NE 8th St Receives Design Review Approval
Keppel-KBS previously submitted a Design Review application to the City of Bellevue, seeking approval of their mixed-use development. The property is located at 10850 Northeast 8th Street. Plans for the Bellevue Plaza Apartments include the construction of two, five story structures, made up of 244,095 gross square feet additions over […]
Paws & Pride Dog Jog & Walk to Celebrate Pride Month in Bellevue on June 4
Bellevue, Washington is set to kick off Pride month with a historic event that will bring together the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. On June 4, Ashwood Park will host the inaugural Paws & Pride Dog Jog & Walk, the first-ever LGBTQIA+ dog jog & walk on the Eastside. The […]
Developer Receives Approval to Demolish 3 Buildings on 112th Ave NE
Real estate developer, Tishman Speyer, recently received approval by the City of Bellevue to demolish three existing structures, according to city records. This will take place on the property of Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, Azteca Restaurant, and Bellevue Grill Restaurant. The associated address is 100 112th Avenue Northeast. Together, the total […]
“Bike Bellevue” Program Launches to Improve Mobility Options
At the most recent Bellevue City Council meeting, staff discussed the idea of a new program to improve mobility options in Bellevue. “Bike Bellevue” aims to implement bicycle network improvements in the urban core area of downtown, Wilburton, and BelRed. According to the City of Bellevue, the goal of “Bike […]
Bellevue Commits to Building Sustainability with Launch of 2030 District
According to a recent press release, Kiki Gram of Vulcan Real Estate announce the launch of a Bellevue 2030 District. The vision of the 2030 Districts Network is to establish a global network of thriving high-performance building districts and cities, uniting communities to catalyze transformation in the built environment and […]
Bellevue Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Reopening of City Hall Plaza and Public Art Unveiling
Bellevue recently celebrated the reopening of City Hall Plaza, which has been years in the making. The plaza is located adjacent to the future East Link light rail Bellevue Downtown Station and has been reimagined as a welcoming public space along the Grand Connection. The project began in June 2017 […]
City of Bellevue Seeks Community Feedback on Housing Needs
As the City of Bellevue website reads, housing is a key issue facing the city and the issue raised most often by community members. Over half of all respondents to the Bellevue 2044 Questionnaire rated the city’s progress towards providing a range of housing options that are affordable for people […]
SRM Development Purchases Bellevue Site for $14M, Plans for 8-Story Apt Building
Alco Investment Company of Federal Way recently sold their property at 1051 108th Avenue Northeast. The buyer was SRM Development, according to public records. The development company paid over $14 million for the site. The location, which is known for its skinny shape, is 0.92 acres. It currently has multiple […]
City of Bellevue to Buy First Electric Fire Engine
Bellevue City Council met at the end of February and authorized the Fire Department to use a state Department of Ecology grant to purchase Bellevue’s first electric fire engine. It will be used at Fire Station 1, at 766 Bellevue Way SE. The fire engine is a Pierce Volterra, one […]